The Sound Off Podcast

Jodi Krangle knows audio. She's a long-time VO talent with a voice as smooth as melted butter, and the host of her own podcast, Audio Branding.If our show is trying to find the intersection between podcast and broadcast, then Jodi's has already found the crossroads between voiceover and podcast. With over 100 episodes, she's explored every possible angle for enhancing your business through the use of audio, including podcasts.Jodi and I discuss our love for audio, what got her into it, and the two sides of audio branding: how business owners can use it to expand their brand image, and how VO workers can use their talents to build themselves a strong brand. We also talk a bit about the impact of AI on the audio industry, of course, but this episode can mostly be summed up in one big question. What makes sound so darn special? I think you'll find that Jodi's answers are certainly worth hearing.If you want to keep up with Jodi (or hire her for one of your gigs, which I would recommend), you can connect with her on <a href="https://voiceoversandvocals.com/">her website</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pieceofcakevo/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/JodiKrangle">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodikrangle/">LinkedIn,</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/JodiKrangleVO">YouTube.</a>But the real audio gold are her Clubhouse sessions which are full of audio secrets. <a href="https://www.clubhouse.com/@jodikrangle">You can connect with her on Clubhouse here </a>We also spoke about using Clubhouse on a desktop computer rather than your phone through <a href="https://www.clubdeck.app/">an app called Clubdeck which you can access here. </a>You should also listen to the latest episode of her show, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/audio-branding/id1489042453">Audio Branding.</a>A transcript of this <a href="https://otter.ai/u/gwJi4nw7s6OOkEERrkYckkLT8z8?utm_source=copy_url">episode is available here. </a>This show is made possible every week by contributors like:<a href="https://www.blurve-demo.com/">Blurve: A great way to help you prep your Show.</a><a href="https://www.nlogic.ca/en/">NLogic: TV &amp; radio advertising and audience data solutions</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a> - Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

This October will be 10 years of <a href="https://www.canadaland.com/">Canadaland</a>. Jesse Brown joins me to talk about his short time in radio working for the CBC, and why he started his podcast.In this episode, you will hear why Jesse started Canadaland, his decision to create a network, the incredible story of how the Jian Ghomeshi story broke, and some thoughts about recent laws passed by the Canadian Government that are causing havoc with content creators and news organizations. (Both Canadaland and our parent company, The Sound Off Media Company, qualify as both) We also talked about some throwback internet things like usenet, message boards and Mirc. Jesse also shared his wins and losses when it came to monetizing the show; first via ads, and later with Patreon and other methods of public support.Want to be apart of Canadaland? <a href="https://www.canadaland.com/pitch-us-your-podcast/">Jesse mentioned that Canadaland is currently accepting podcast pitches. </a><a href="https://otter.ai/u/KfjsHMrJYWHzHm3fojvwol0gsSs?utm_source=copy_url">A transcription of the show is available here. </a>This show is made possible every week by contributors like:<a href="https://www.blurve-demo.com/">Blurve: A great way to help you prep your Show.</a><a href="https://www.nlogic.ca/en/">NLogic: TV &amp; radio advertising and audience data solutions</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a> - Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Coming off the heels of a positive vibe at Radio Days North America, the radio landscape is flooded with bad news regarding 1300 layoffs, 6 Canadian AM radio stations being closed down entirely, Canada's Bill C-18 leading to the throttling or complete shutdown of news on Google and Facebook respectively, Bell asking the CRTC to reduce its local promise of performance and the launch of Futuri Media's Radio GPT on Portland's KBFF leading to some inner-industry outcry. Matt Cundill once again has some thoughts on all of it.In this episode you will hear Matt talk about the buzz around AI Ashley, the new rules for talent to negotiate their contracts with radio stations, he deciphers how we got here, and then unpacks as much as possible with Bill C-18 and Facebook blocking news in Canada. Matt also suggests that if Canada really wanted to take a stand, they would simply tax digital advertising to foreign entities.<a href="https://otter.ai/u/TG9w2C5VGhfLikcKGgy5_pMmJgI?utm_source=copy_url">A Transcription of this episode is available here.</a>This show is made possible every week by contributors like:<a href="https://www.blurve-demo.com/">Blurve: A great way to help you prep your Show.</a><a href="https://www.nlogic.ca/en/">NLogic: TV &amp; radio advertising and audience data solutions</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a> - Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

On this week's edition of "Producers Interviewing Producers," we've got Kattie Laur, a podcast producer from the Toronto area. But she's more than just that. In fact, the main subject of this episode is her newsletter, <a href="https://podthenorth.substack.com/">Pod The North.</a>Pod The North is designed around the idea of creating a community for Canadian podcasters, since in all her years of working with audio, she noticed there wasn't really a space or a resource for us Canucks to come together and talk about podcast stuff. So what could she do, but create one herself? She also works freelance for <a href="https://www.canadaland.com/">Canadaland</a>, as well as <a href="https://www.radio-canada-online.com/cfmj-am-talk-radio-am640">AM640 radio</a> in Toronto.We speak with Kattie about all these things, before getting into a hefty discussion about Bill C-11 and whether or not we think it'll actually lead to a positive change in the Canadian media space (Spoiler alert: we're doubtful).For more of Kattie, check out her <a href="https://www.kattielaur.com/">website</a> or follow her on <a href="https://twitter.com/PodKatt?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kattielaur">LinkedIn.</a> And if you haven't already, definitely join the <a href="https://podthenorth.substack.com/">Pod The North newsletter</a> on Substack. You won't regret it.<a href="https://otter.ai/u/E5ZTrNyjCNsDXJYkpTlLpGBlHLw?utm_source=copy_url">A Transcription of this episode is available here.</a>This show is made possible every week by contributors like:<a href="https://www.blurve-demo.com/">Blurve: A great way to help you prep your Show.</a><a href="https://www.nlogic.ca/en/">NLogic: TV &amp; radio advertising and audience data solutions</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a> - Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

This week, we're back with another old friend of the show. Charles Adler was last on in 2019, and at the time, he was about to be on-air with Corus Radio. Nowadays, he's joining the ever-growing list of radio vets who have decided to go digital.Charles is starting up his own podcast, The Charles Adler Show, in just a few weeks. We know this, not just because he told us, but because The Sound Off Media Company is going to be handling the production side for him. We won't be hosting the show, though. Instead, you can find him on Dean Blundell's network, <a href="https://crier.co/">Crier Media</a>, once the show goes live.As usual with radio-stars-turned-podcasters, we talk with Charles about what made him decide to make the transition. It does get a bit political, since that's one of the main themes of his shows. You've been warned. We also discuss the direction of his new show, as well as how he's had to adapt to social media, and the love and hatred he's been exposed to through the lens of Twitter.As mentioned, keep an eye out for The Charles Adler Show on <a href="https://crier.co/">Crier Media</a>. If you want to keep up with Charles in the meantime, you should also drop him a follow on <a href="https://twitter.com/charlesadler?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Twitter</a> or check out his <a href="https://charlesadler.com/">personal website.</a><a href="https://otter.ai/u/r-DmWEv1kk3RaR4KxpspMpeRDPk?utm_source=copy_url">A Transcription of this episode is available here.</a>This show is made possible every week by contributors like:<a href="https://www.blurve-demo.com/">Blurve: A great way to help you prep your Show.</a><a href="https://www.nlogic.ca/en/">NLogic: TV &amp; radio advertising and audience data solutions</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a> - Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

If you were ever a fan of radio, there's a good chance you had a favourite morning show. A particular host, or group of hosts, who showed up every morning and gave you a laugh or a smile on your way to work. Unfortunately, it's also very likely that your favourite show ended at some point. Time marches on, budgets shift, people change, and eventually the hosts you know and love will inevitably take their services elsewhere. But in this day and age, when radio is on a slow, steady decline, where do they go?Well, in Tyler Glen's case, it was Twitch.tv. After hosting and programming morning shows for more than 20 years, Tyler has now made the shift to live streaming his own morning show, to resounding success. Tyler works out of Brandon, Manitoba, which is a tight but unbelievably supportive market. They've been with him for years, after all, and fans of his new show <a href="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Ftyler.glen%2Fposts%2Fpfbid032wks4cvBNTuBBBspr3JXWESALKSpjG55TDm2eWL6KSg6QLqbhMPNJqgoZ5nENX1Fl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500">even give him free advertising</a> out of the goodness of their hearts. Between being his own boss, gathering a number of generous sponsors, and the support of an incredibly loving community, Tyler couldn't be doing better.In this episode, we get all the details of Tyler's storied morning show career, including what prompted him to switch from public broadcasting to online live streaming, and the results of that decision (which are mostly very good). We also get quite a few more anecdotes about the incredible community that exists in Brandon, Manitoba, and honestly, his testimony is making me consider moving out there myself.To listen in on Tyler's morning show, drop him a follow on <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/tylerglenshow">Twitch</a>, and maybe subscribe if you're feeling generous. He's live every weekday morning from 8am-10am.You can also connect with Tyler on <a href="https://ca.linkedin.com/in/tylerglen">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Tyler_Glen?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Twitter,</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tyler.glen/">Facebook,</a> or on his <a href="https://www.tylerglenshow.com/">website.</a><a href="https://otter.ai/u/lT3R19g1Ryd_dVfy3U41vbeaROU">A Transcription of this episode is available here.</a>This show is made possible every week by contributors like:<a href="https://www.blurve-demo.com/">Blurve: A great way to help you prep your Show.</a><a href="https://www.nlogic.ca/en/">NLogic: TV &amp; radio advertising and audience data solutions</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a> - Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

A few episodes ago,<a href="https://bit.ly/3N7TczE"> I interviewed Jeff Smulyan about his new book</a>. As I read the book <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/714109/never-ride-a-rollercoaster-upside-down-by-jeff-smulyan/">"Never Ride a Rollercoaster Upside Down"</a>, I wanted to hear more about the construction of some of the great radio stations like KPWR (Power 106) Los Angeles, and Hot 97 in New York. Rick Cummings was apart of those and number of other radio success stories.In this episode, Rick shares some great radio stories like what it was like to build Power 106 using a coalition of records from both pop, dance and Latino influences. You might think that the stories gets embellished along the way but no; there was true consternation amongst music and radio on how to handle a station like Power 106. (Check out the episode page for proof) You will also hear about Rick's favourite mistakes, (his three favourite to be exact) and how Emmis accidentally purchased a top ranked radio station in WLOL. Rick also shared his experiences working with great talent from David Letterman to Big Boy.<a href="https://otter.ai/u/4eSNLvKdJO0nymI8mVVXd-KFP5c">A Transcription of this episode is available here. </a>This show is made possible every week by contributors like:<a href="https://www.blurve-demo.com/">Blurve: A great way to help you prep your Show.</a><a href="https://www.nlogic.ca/en/">NLogic: TV &amp; radio advertising and audience data solutions</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a> - Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

If you've ever been in radio in North America, either as a producer or as talent, you've probably heard about Morning Show Boot Camp. Heck, you've probably heard us talk about it on the show before. But why should you care?Well, for starters, it's been a killer resource for training radio talent since the 80's. Most broadcasters have either been to a session or know someone who has, because it's developed a reputation for being the best way to keep your on-air skills sharp. And today, we've got one of the original founders of the Boot Camp, Don Anthony, to tell us about how it's evolved and why it's still incredibly important and relevant.Don knows, as should everyone, that people just don't listen to radio for the music anymore. Sure, it's nice to find a station that plays your favourite songs, but it's even nicer to be able to pull them up on Spotify or Apple Music and play them anytime. So the question remains: what's the draw of radio in 2023? Don's answer is simple. Streaming services don't have a personality. Radio stations do. He talks to us about the importance of a good host, and the ways Morning Show Boot Camp helps on-air talent learn to harness their entertainment skills. He also shares some of his favourite experiences from the last 35 years of watching people become famous right in front of his eyes.<a href="https://www.morningshowbootcamp.com/">Want to go to Morning Show Boot Camp? Sign up here! </a>If you want to stay updated on all things radio, check out Don's website, <a href="http://www.themorningmouth.com/">The Morning Mouth.</a><a href="https://otter.ai/u/8naJ_nn02QdoYy1NeY0u1vCBLho?utm_source=copy_url">A Transcription of this episode is available here. </a>You can also sign up for their newsletter, Jockline, to get updates on all the latest radio news directly in your inbox. Submit your email, first name and last name <a href="http://www.themorningmouth.com/JocklineSubscriptionnnnnnnn.html">here</a> to register.This show is made possible every week by contributors like:<a href="https://www.blurve-demo.com/">Blurve: A great way to help you prep your Show.</a><a href="https://www.nlogic.ca/en/">NLogic: TV &amp; radio advertising and audience data solutions</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a> - Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

The first time I heard about some of the great work Chris Myers was doing was when he was programming the Beat in Vancouver. I managed to get the before story and everything that happened next. It a very extensive collection of working with innovative companies and talented on air people. Companies like Rawlco, Bell Media, Harvard Broadcasting, and smaller outfits like Focus Entertainment, the first owners of the Beat in Vancouver.Chris was recently caught up in layoffs from one of the aforementioned groups, and took to <a href="https://twitter.com/MyersYEG/status/1655651260396339200?s=20">Twitter to solicit audio from anyone willing to send it to him for free feedback.</a> What a great opportunity considering nearly half of all air talent believe they do not get enough feedback as it is. Reach out to Chris if you would like to send him some audio or talk to him about his next opportunity.This show is made possible every week by contributors like:<a href="https://www.blurve-demo.com/">Blurve: A great way to help you prep your Show.</a><a href="https://www.nlogic.ca/en/">NLogic: TV &amp; radio advertising and audience data solutions</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a> - Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.<a href="https://otter.ai/u/u_vqQAa2rbGtCY0Q0AfLGW_5fns">You can access a transcript of this episode here. </a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Jimmy Fink has one of radio's most storied careers. It includes legendary call letters like WHFS, WPLJ (when it was an AOR station), WXRK (K-Rock, the station where Howard Stern worked in the 90's through to Sirius) and now 107.1 The Peak. It is also the station that brought Jimmy back to radio after he left it in the late 90's.In this episode you will hear about Jimmy's early days in radio, how he led his family business for a brief period in the 90's, why he left WPLJ, and what it was like to follow Howard Stern. We also dig into what makes the Peak a compelling listen, and why the station has quietly grown a world wide audience. Finally, no 2023 interview would be complete without discussing what impact the pandemic had on Jimmy's work. (Spoiler: He doesn't feel a need to go back to the studio)<a href="https://bit.ly/3NcGbRw">It was an earlier episode with Arielle Nissenblatt</a> that conjured up memories of this cool station I would listen to on my trips down I-87 into New York. Arielle grew up listening to the station and contributes a question as well.This show is made possible every week by contributors like:<a href="https://www.blurve-demo.com/">Blurve: A great way to help you prep your Show.</a><a href="https://www.nlogic.ca/en/">NLogic: TV &amp; radio advertising and audience data solutions</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a> - Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.<a href="https://share.poddin.io/e/1b7850ed-0713-4de7-bc8b-d11640ac9dce">A transcript of this episode is available here</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

I had my first trip to Dallas last August and was looking forward to a few things: Visiting the Texas School Book Depository, Eating some Texas BBQ, and listening to the radio. We did all three but I did not check out a lot of country radio which is weird because Dallas radio is full of country music, sports, and is the home of the venerable Kidd Kraddick show. It also has some legendary personalities who have left their mark on the city (like Kidd), but also Ron Chapman, Terry Dorsey and Tom Joyner who did mornings in Dallas before jetting off to Chicago DAILY to do afternoon drive.Hawkeye has been apart of all of that in the market, including working alongside Terry Dorsey where he learned how to morning radio on the job. In this episode we discussed what makes Dallas a great place to do radio, what it takes to have a successful show in market number 5, why consultants can help grow your career, and what you need to know when you move to Dallas to do radio. We also had some random discussion about the sports scene, the changing demographics in communities and where to get some good Texas BBQ.We also spent time talking about the morning show, including the division in work and performance between himself and his co-host Michelle, and how much time to allot to on air vs. online.This show is made possible every week by contributors like:<a href="https://www.blurve-demo.com/">Blurve: A great way to help you prep your Show.</a><a href="https://www.nlogic.ca/en/">NLogic: TV &amp; radio advertising and audience data solutions</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a> - Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.<a href="https://share.poddin.io/e/6bec41a9-b087-4151-ac88-3844c9938796">For a Transcription of this episode - click here.</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Jeff Smulyan is the founder and CEO of Emmis Communications, creator of all sports radio, one time owner of the Seattle Mariners, and now an author. He has written a book called Never Ride a Roller Coaster Upside Down which chronicles his career as a leader in broadcasting.In this episode, you will hear why Jeff chose to study telecommunications and history at the University of Southern California, managing talent such as David Letterman, Ken Griffey and Don Imus, his purchase of the Seattle Mariners, the creation of the all-sports radio format that morphed into the legendary WFAN, and what the future for radio and podcasting looks like.You should definitely buy the book just to see all the legendary call letters and enjoy all the broadcast stories and decision making rationale.<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Never-Ride-Rollercoaster-Upside-Down-ebook/dp/B09RQHZPZX#:~:text=Never%20Ride%20a%20Rollercoaster%20Upside%20Down%20details%20Smulyan's%20journey%3A%20from,the%20Golden%20Age%20of%20Radio.">Get Your Copy of the Book. </a>Did you know? The Jeff Smulyan Award is presented each year at the Barrett Sports Media Summit to a deserving radio industry executive who has led by example, taken risks, produced results, and made a significant difference for the sports radio business. Kraig Kitchen was the first recipient of the award at the 2019. Dan Mason was named the winner of the award at the 2020 BSM Summit. Traug Keller earned top honors at the 2022 BSM Summit.<a href="https://share.poddin.io/e/a7f03d4f-b713-4e88-a52a-834fa57c6576">A transcription of the episode is available here. </a>A thanks to the people who support the show each week and allow it arrive on your phones for free.<a href="https://www.blurve-demo.com/">Blurve: A great way to help you prep your Show.</a><a href="https://www.nlogic.ca/en/">NLogic: TV &amp; radio advertising and audience data solutions</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a> - Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

It's been two and a half years since we had Jeff Vidler on the show. It doesn't feel like that because I am subscribed to Signal Hill's Newsletter, attend a number of their webcasts, and meet up with Jeff at Podcast conferences like Podcast Movement and Radio Days North America. All that to say, the last time we spoke to Jeff we were in the throes of a pandemic. Now we are well on the other side of it and it is (again) a totally new world.In this episode you'll hear some thoughts about podcast's possible shift back to indie focused business models, the difference between American and Canadian podcast consumption, and the difference between those of Quebec vs. The Rest of Canada. We also talked about some of work he has done with Sounds Profitable and we discuss some of the ways podcasters can interact and learn about their audiences.A thanks to the people who support the show each week and allow it arrive on your phones for free.<a href="https://www.blurve-demo.com/">Blurve: A great way to help you prep your Show.</a><a href="https://www.nlogic.ca/en/">NLogic: TV &amp; radio advertising and audience data solutions</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a> - Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.<a href="https://share.poddin.io/e/0c4975da-e938-49ca-8c17-17cbfa738428">For a Transcription of this episode - Click here</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Vinnie Taylor is one half of Stingray's morning show on Real Country 95.5 in Red Deer, Alberta. His career has spanned the 80's to now. We have heard from his co-host Randi Chase on two separate occasions on this show, and thought it was about time we heard from the other half of the show. In this episode you will hear how Vinnie was raised on 630 CHED... and started his radio career in Weyburn, Saskatchewan. We also heard about his time working with Peppermint Patti (morning show co-host) and Gayle Zarbatany (program Director) at Kiss in Calgary; and the unique format that station had. And what's it like to work on a morning show... with a co-host you get along with... that broadcasts clean across Alberta?A thanks to the people who support the show each week and allow it arrive on your phones for free.<a href="https://www.blurve-demo.com/">Blurve: A great way to help you prep your Show.</a><a href="https://www.nlogic.ca/en/">NLogic: TV &amp; radio advertising and audience data solutions</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a> - Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.<a href="https://share.poddin.io/e/55606faf-f1af-43ae-a268-61756404d107">For transcript of this episode click here</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

We figured that after 7 years, we should have a trailer. The show has evolved nicely over the last few years and we thank you for your support by:Telling a Friend about the showSharing the show on Social Media<a href="http://paypal.me/mattcundill">Sending us Money </a> or <a href="mailto:mattcundill@getalby.com">Giving us a Boost</a>Big thanks to Chloe Emond-Lane for helping to write this, and to Evan Surminski for the production. See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Back in 2018, Corey Dylan was on the show and her episode about being resilient was one of our most downloaded. Things like unemployment, restructuring, and looking for work in radio are rather evergreen. However, attitudes need to shift as programmers are hiring differently than they were a few years ago.In this episode, Corey and I discuss resiliency (again), attitudes when looking for work, and keeping yourself adaptable to the ever changing wants of programmers. This is the first episode I have recorded since returning from a long period in Spain, where I filled my instagram with food and travel pics... which Corey would comment on. I have shared a few of the photos and recipes on things we discussed over on the blog page. (Coming Friday)Until then, <a href="https://linktr.ee/coreydylan">please connect with Corey on all her socials </a>and share this episode far and wide with someone who is feeling discouraged in their job search.A thanks to the people who support the show each week and allow it arrive on your phones for free.A thanks to the people who support the show each week and allow it arrive on your phones for free.<a href="https://www.blurve-demo.com/">Blurve: A great way to help you prep your Show.</a><a href="https://www.nlogic.ca/en/">NLogic: TV &amp; radio advertising and audience data solutions</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a> - Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.<a href="https://share.poddin.io/e/4feb7cf4-7e74-41f2-a057-cbe1e14a61e7">For a transcript of this episode, click here. </a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

In all the years we've been doing this podcast, we've seen lots of radio lovers come and go. That might lead you to believe you've seen the most knowledgeable, radio-obsessed folks in the industry already, but believe me when I say they pale in comparison to Kat Carter.Kat, also known as The Radio Nerd, has made her whole brand based on knowing cool things about radio (if that wasn't obvious from her title). She started The Radio Nerd in 2019 after ten years of working in the industry, and has since grown to have tens of thousands of followers across her various social medias.To catalogue all the things she touches on would take ages, but to give you an idea: Her website contains blog posts about the state of radio and voiceover, as well as preserving radio dramas of years past from legends like Orson Welles. Her TikTok features tons of helpful tips for aspiring broadcasters, as well as just being generally very funny. Her Instagram is full of neat little tidbits of information, history, and plenty of motivation for anyone interested on radio... The list goes on. The point is, Kat knows radio and isn't afraid to show it.We discuss Kat's radio days, especially her time as music director at CHUM FM in Toronto, which is where she says she really started to get her confidence up. She shares some of the secrets to building a great program, as well as what caused her to eventually pivot away from working in radio to pursue voiceover instead. If you consider yourself a radio nerd of any degree, you'll enjoy everything Kat has to offer.As mentioned, you can find Kat on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtpB_M5CWJiFfRNRtyW96nQ">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@the_radio_nerd">TikTok,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theradionerd/">Instagram,</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theradionerdd/">Facebook,</a> and of course her <a href="https://theradionerd.com/">website.</a>A thanks to the people who support the show each week and allow it arrive on your phones for free.<a href="https://www.blurve-demo.com/">Blurve: A great way to help you prep your Show.</a><a href="https://www.nlogic.ca/en/">NLogic: TV &amp; radio advertising and audience data solutions</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a> - Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.<a href="https://share.poddin.io/e/14a803ee-7d4b-465a-b99a-7e91f930e0ff">For transcription of this episode, click here. </a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Ian Leonard is the Chief Meteorologist at Fox 9 in Minneapolis. Sadly, this is a channel that I do not get in Winnipeg. Ian and I worked together on Stony Plain Road in Edmonton back in the 90's. What I didn't know is that he is a second generation broadcaster, grew up around the TV station and there was a moment in 2002 when he and his wife Christy decided to take a chance and head south.In this episode you will hear about Ian growing up in Edmonton and being apart of television at an early age. We share a few stories from 90's, weather related ones too including the Pine Lake tornado which I had completely forgotten about until we walked that part of memory lane. We also discuss how Ian has made pivots and transitions in how he presents the weather and what social media tool are most important to him now.There is also a lot we did not discuss including his battle with cancer and the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w9e_QBwW5c">extensive role he plays working with the Special Olympics.</a> This one could have gone another hour.A thanks to the people who support the show each week and allow it arrive on your phones for free.<a href="https://www.blurve-demo.com/">Blurve: A great way to help you prep your Show.</a><a href="https://www.nlogic.ca/en/">NLogic: TV &amp; radio advertising and audience data solutions</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a> - Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.For transcript of this episode <a href="https://share.poddin.io/e/9bb0a06d-ca9a-4869-8e9f-9b9b80a22fe4">click here </a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

This week, we've got another long-time radio industry veteran, Rob Creighton. You might not know his name up here in Canada, but down in the States, he's been running shows from Lubbock, Texas to Chicago, Illinois for the last few decades.Nowadays, Rob has moved away from the stations and back to his home state of Missouri to work with Townsquare Media. They're a name you might recognize if you've followed the show for a while- we've had a few guests who worked with them, like Melz on the Mic, and that's partially because I just really like how Townsquare does things. Companies that make radio ads are dime-a-dozen, but Townsquare tailors to the digital side too. If you've listened to the show at all before today, you'll know exactly how important that is to me and why, and if you're curious about how they do it, you can check out some of their service offerings <a href="https://townsquaresedalia.com/advertising-and-marketing-for-business/sedalia-mo/">here.</a>Rob and I dive into his history on the radio and in the program director's chair, as well as what prompted his move off the airwaves and into Townsquare's office in Sedalia, Missouri. As I said earlier, Missouri is his home state, and Rob couldn't be happier to be back, especially working for a company that lets him find a balance he's always craved.If you want to work with Townsquare, you can check out their main website <a href="https://www.townsquaremedia.com/">here.</a> You can also conenct with Rob directly on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/robcreighton">LinkedIn.</a>A thanks to the people who support the show each week and allow it arrive on your phones for free.<a href="https://www.blurve-demo.com/">Blurve: A great way to help you prep your Show.</a><a href="https://www.nlogic.ca/en/">NLogic: TV &amp; radio advertising and audience data solutions</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a> - Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.<a href="https://share.poddin.io/e/792459b4-9b84-43bd-bc3a-ed02196b5b50">For a Transcription of this episode, click here. </a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

This week's guest is Manitoba local, Flames Nation legend, and recent podcast convert Dean "Boomer" Molberg.Dean hosts the Barn Burner podcast, a show dedicated to everything Calgary Flames-related, along with his long-time cohost/friend Ryan Pindler and former Flames player Rhett Warrener. But much like many of our guests, Dean has a long and storied history in radio. He's been in the industry for decades at this point, but you're most likely to know him from his tenure on the morning show at FAN 960 in Calgary.Dean and I talk about fan interactions, interviewing pros before they went pro, why his team felt the switch to podcasting was a necessary one, and most importantly, hockey. Dean's full of stories you won't want to miss, from both junior hockey teams like the legendary Wheat Kings and NHL teams like the Flames. Dean also spoke at length about his team at CKX in Brandon, Manitoba. If you want to see what they looked like working together, click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSmTjQtEl5M&amp;ab_channel=ManitobaVideo">here </a>for a flashback to the early 90's!If you're a Flames fan, or just a hockey fan in general, check out the Barn Burner podcast on <a href="https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&amp;ai=DChcSEwjWy_Gn7sf9AhU0FdQBHfXsAIoYABAAGgJvYQ&amp;ohost=www.google.com&amp;cid=CAESbeD2ViBlf0z_qaocgcZDryLGNrY616v64tfIqQWQgQRZ6eUMkYxMFIZ9wf-qK86KKgM4KT54D9TyVoMDCGci_TdWA0ArwlGN_kQWZV6FHM4m7QlJPYV_2Rn0p0ecN8vl0bh7qxzjkDBjhpN3ta4&amp;sig=AOD64_3JWm0G7vvi2nbcHEzZFvNBjg3rwQ&amp;q&amp;adurl&amp;ved=2ahUKEwixx-qn7sf9AhV_kmoFHQDcC1EQ0Qx6BAgGEAE">Amazon</a> or <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/barn-burner-boomer-pinder-with-rhett-warrener/id1648562889?uo=4&amp;itsct=podtail_podcasts&amp;itscg=30200&amp;ls=1&amp;at=1001l39ag&amp;ct=podmailer.com">Apple Podcasts</a>. You can also follow Dean at all the usual places: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/boomermorning/?hl=en">Instagram,</a> <a href="https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dean-molberg-1072bb78">LinkedIn</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/960boomer?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Twitter.</a>A thanks to the people who support the show each week and allow it arrive on your phones for free.<a href="https://www.nlogic.ca/en/">NLogic: TV &amp; radio advertising and audience data solutions</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a> - Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.<a href="https://share.poddin.io/e/96de9570-1e26-46dd-b1f1-60adfaab77d8">A Transcript of the episode is available here.</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

If you've ever wondered what our show might look like if it was built by a millennial, look no further than The Radio Fam. It's a YouTube-first podcast that's not unlike this one, and today's guest is its owner and creator, Marie.The Radio Fam's mission statement is to break the mold of mainstream radio stations' crappy social media integration. All the way back in 2009, Marie was aware that most stations weren't doing enough to build their brands through the internet, which was where the idea for The Radio Fam began. It didn't come to fruition until 2017, but thankfully for Marie (and unfortunately for the rest of the industry), most radio stations were still just as behind then as they were 8 years before.Nowadays, it's a place for people to connect with one another, and in their own words from <a href="https://www.theradiofam.com/">TheRadioFam.com</a>, it's "a resource for those that are looking to the future of radio," which is no doubt something more people in the radio business need to do.In this episode, Marie tells us about her lifelong passion for radio, from growing up listening to the stations in and around Seattle, to volunteering for their street teams in her free time, and eventually landing proper paid roles in marketing and promotions. She also talks to us about her eventual shift to podcasting, and goes deeper on what inspired her to start The Radio Fam.If you like what you hear from Marie in this episode, you should definitely check out The Radio Fam on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGOBMorh5KzK7EJw9SuN3dA">YouTube</a>, as well as dropping them a follow on all the usual social media, which can be found at the bottom of their <a href="https://www.theradiofam.com/">website.</a>A thanks to the people who support the show each week and allow it arrive on your phones for free.<a href="https://www.nlogic.ca/en/">NLogic: TV &amp; radio advertising and audience data solutions</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a> - Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.<a href="https://share.poddin.io/e/1aefc725-b353-494b-8b0c-fac666b45c93">A Transcript of the episode is available here.</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

This week's guest is Dave Beasing. Dave is the CEO of Sound That BRANDS, an audio production and consultation company with a focus on creating brand-affiliated podcasts.We talk with Dave about his career in media branding, the philosophy behind Sound That BRANDS, and what makes a good branded podcast compared to a lazy one. Of course, we also dig into all the services the company offers, such as free consultation, full documentaries, and the big one: end-to-end production. Sound That BRANDS will help establish a branding strategy, find you guests, and handle writing, editing, sound design and distribution. They're the full package, and Dave unpacks it with us in this episode.They also have a blog to keep you up-to-date on all the biggest and freshest branded podcast news. Even if you're an independent podcaster, or just someone who's interested in the industry, it's still a great read- and totally free! Check it out <a href="https://www.soundthatbrands.com/category/blog/">here.</a>If you'd like to work with Dave and the team at Sound That BRANDS, visit their website <a href="https://www.soundthatbrands.com/">here.</a> You can also connect with Dave on <a href="https://twitter.com/davebeasing?lang=en">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/davebeasing/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandedpodcasts">LinkedIn.</a>A thanks to the people who support the show each week and allow it arrive on your phones for free.<a href="https://mattfogartyvo.com/">Matt Fogarty Voiceovers</a><a href="https://www.nlogic.ca/en/">NLogic: TV &amp; radio advertising and audience data solutions</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a> - Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.<a href="https://share.poddin.io/e/7ab0bcf3-8bb6-4264-b654-2ba103bd8877">A Transcript of the episode is available here.</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

It is fitting that this episode is being published on World Radio Day. Cathy Faulkner worked at KISW in Seattle from 1981 through to the early 2000's. She spent most of her time as the station's music director and on air. During that period, Cathy championed the local music scene and had a front row view to the ascension of Nirvana, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains and some of the Seattle bands that did not get grouped into the G-Word category like Queensryche, and Candlebox.In this episode, you will learn that it is all about timing. Especially in the case of Nirvana who released their Nevermind CD the first day that Cathy took the music director position. We also discussed some other rock radio groups who shaped the soundtrack of rock radio in the 90's like Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Tool and Brother Cane.KISW celebrated 50 years recently and you can<a href="https://bit.ly/3MQjDXV"> check out this episode from their current morning personality BJ Shea here.</a>A thanks to the people who support the show each week and allow it arrive on your phones for free.<a href="https://mattfogartyvo.com/">Matt Fogarty Voiceovers</a><a href="https://www.nlogic.ca/en/">NLogic: TV &amp; radio advertising and audience data solutions</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a> - Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.<a href="https://share.poddin.io/e/a7273f00-8ecf-4ccf-9be6-4c20f805637b">A Transcript of the episode is available here. </a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

This week we're joined by Dean Blundell to talk about his newest venture: Crier Media. It's the best way to find all the blog and podcast content you love from Dean's network, all in one place, but it's also a lot more than that. It's a cooperative of podcasters, writers, bloggers, and all kinds of folks from the radio industry who got sick of seeing big radio companies prioritize the wrong things. The Sound Off Media Company partnered with Dean a few years ago and manage the podcast side of their business and collaborate on marketing.Crier Media wants to shift the focus back to the talent, and give them a springboard to do whatever they want with their own content. We talk with Dean about why he started Crier, as well as how it ties into his storied and controversial history with radio and his podcast. He calls it being a responsible citizen- no guidelines for what can and can't be covered, no fear of taking risks because some corporate bigwig is afraid of losing profits, just digging as deep as you need to on stories that need to be told.This discussion inevitably leads us to talking about Caryma Sa'd, who works with Dean regularly and who we both agree is awesome. The best place to follow her is on <a href="https://twitter.com/CarymaRules?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Twitter</a>, but you can also check out her website, <a href="https://t.co/yNOsV0dut9">carymarules.com.</a> And hey, you can find her posts on Crier, too!And, of course, it wouldn't be a Sound Off Podcast episode with a former radio personality without copious discussion about the inevitable death of radio. But we're not just ragging on it needlessly- a lot of Dean's reasons for starting Crier are tightly tied into the problems radio is facing. From personalities taking the backseat to radio stations broadly sucking wind when it comes to transitioning to podcasts, we talk about all the things that made Dean sick enough to start his own place for the lost and forgotten souls of radio to feel at home again.It should go without saying that you should check out Crier Media, but that goes double if you're a broadcast industry vet looking to start doing your own thing. Head to their website, <a href="https://crier.co/">Crier.co</a>, or shoot an email to info@crier.co and they'll see what they can do for you. You should also follow Dean in all the usual places: <a href="https://deanblundell.com/">DeanBlundell.com</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/ItsDeanBlundell?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpjwZzvxoNyrwcGRg1Sx_oQ">YouTube</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/its_deanblundell/?hl=en">Instagram</a>.A thanks to the people who support the show each week and allow it arrive on your phones for free.<a href="https://mattfogartyvo.com/">Matt Fogarty Voiceovers</a><a href="https://www.nlogic.ca/en/">NLogic: TV &amp; radio advertising and audience data solutions</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a> - Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.<a href="https://www.soundoffpodcast.com/dean-blundell-crier-media">Here is a transcription if you need one.</a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.

Paul and Fred Jacobs start off every year by going to Consumer electronics Show in Las Vegas. It invigorates and really sets the table for the year. The show takes place the first week of January when many are still in their Christmas and New Year's stupor when many are unaware of what day it is.In this episode, I ask Paul about what he saw at CES and discuss the dash, AI, the future of AM radio, and the future of Public Radio. We also get into the three R's which include radio, retail and recession. Paul has a very steadfast answer for that third one and I can tell you based on what I have seen with travel and the number of houses being renovated on my street - he's right.Please take the time to check out <a href="https://jacobsmedia.com/ces-2023-webinar/">this webinar from Jacobs Media about what Fred and Paul saw at CES</a>. It'd one hour and 7 minutes and it is designed to show radio people where we may be headed in the future. It will cost you only your email address and you will be rewarded with a daily blog which is also useful.I also was unaware that Sheri Lynch went to CES for the first time and she is a truly forward thinking broadcaster and <a href="https://jacobsmedia.com/sheri-lynch-the-view-of-ces-2023-from-the-air-studio/">shared her thoughts about what she saw.</a>A thanks to the people who support the show each week and allow it arrive on your phones for free.<a href="https://mattfogartyvo.com/">Matt Fogarty Voiceovers</a><a href="https://www.nlogic.ca/en/">NLogic: TV &amp; radio advertising and audience data solutions</a><a href="http://www.megatrax.com/">Megatrax</a> - Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.<a href="https://www.soundoffpodcast.com/paul-jacobs-ces">Here is a transcription if you need one. </a>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.